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TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE.

Valuable CAS 91783-17-4 / CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE is an amphoteric surfactant primarily derived from tallow. It functions as a multi-purpose ingredient in skincare and haircare, facilitating gentle cleansing, enhancing foam quality, and providing conditioning benefits to skin and hair.

Summary

Cleansing Hair Conditioning Skin Conditioning Surfactant Foam Boosting Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

As an amphoteric surfactant, TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE reduces the surface tension of liquids, allowing oil and water to combine, which is crucial for solubilizing and removing dirt and excess oils from the skin and hair. It acts as an effective cleansing agent and foam booster, improving the volume and stability of lather. Additionally, it conditions the skin to maintain its integrity and leaves hair supple and easy to comb. Like other betaines, it can also function as an osmolyte, helping to regulate cellular water balance and protect proteins from denaturation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Optimal stability is typically observed in slightly acidic to neutral environments (pH 5.0-7.0). Extreme pH conditions, specifically below 3.0 or above 9.0, can significantly accelerate hydrolytic degradation, compromising ingredient integrity.

Conflicts

  • When formulating with cationic ingredients, careful pH adjustment is critical to prevent potential incompatibility reactions with amphoteric surfactants like betaines.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that alkyl betaines, a group including TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, are safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. The U.S. FDA considers tallow derivatives, if extensively processed, not a risk for infectious agents. While a related ingredient, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, has been linked to mild irritation potentially due to impurities, TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE is generally considered to have a low potential for irritation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE is a versatile and generally well-tolerated amphoteric surfactant, highly valuable for its essential cleansing, foam-boosting, and conditioning properties across a broad spectrum of cosmetic formulations.

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